Upcoming Appointments: had my 3 hour glucose test today, meeting with the MFM and pediatric cardiologist monday (precaution with my own cardiac history), my own cardiologist echo on next Friday, then my next OB appointment on 7/25.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): still pretty good, getting a little bit more emotional and easily upset, still have my left side sciatic pain about 9/10 days. My biggest cravings are still fresh fruits and veggies.
Rants/Raves: so tired of all the doctor appointments this month... the rational part of me knows it's all for the best, but I have 6 different appointments this month (each with a different doctor/specialist at a completely different location) and the traveling is exhausting... I can only imagine what this will turn into as I move even further along!
Questions: none right now!
GTKY: What is the most ridiculous/inappropriate thing someone has said to you while pregnant?
I think I have been pretty lucky. The worst thing is my husband is essentially demanding I get an epidural for delivery (yes, this conversation began at 10 weeks when we trabsutuined from the fertility clinic to the OB). I get that it's coming from a place where he doesn't want to see me suffer or in pain, but then I need him to also do his own research to understand why I would rather not use one unless I have to. I am not saying I won't leave the option open, but I would rather not get one. I am a strong believer in research and understanding your stance if you're going to argue it. That's all I am asking to do and he refuses to to any research at all - pros or cons - on epidurals. He just blindly believes it's how things are done and I should do it too.
@alwayseloquent I would highly recommend hiring a doula or finding someone close to you that will support you in the decision for no epidural. You need someone who is going to coach you through the contractions not tell you that you can’t do it without an epidural.
@alwayseloquent I would highly recommend hiring a doula or finding someone close to you that will support you in the decision for no epidural. You need someone who is going to coach you through the contractions not tell you that you can’t do it without an epidural.
Quoting this because I completely agree! When it comes down to it, you are the one birthing the child and YOU decide when and if you want interventions/pain meds (emergency situations excluded). Not him. Maybe I'm just stubborn, but no way in hell my husband is having the final say on my birthing choices.
I have a friend due the same week as me who is being seen locally in our town even though she'd rather go to another OB/hospital with better reviews and who is more baby/mother friendly. She would rather travel to the hospital I chose 40 minutes away but her husband literally refuses to chance traveling outside our town because HE is afraid of a car birth. It makes me so frustrated for her that she's letting him dictate her birthing experience.
Thank you @emeraldcity1214 and @gumby22c. This is definitely my decision to make and his adamancy isn't going to dictate my chosen pain control (or lack thereof) - it's just more frustrating than anything trying to debate with someone who hasn't educated himself on the topic. After my post my husband and I sat down and we signed up for classes through our hospital which I think will benefit him greatly: a 7 hour birth class (which will cover all stages of labor, the partner's role, and what to expect) and a 2.5 hour pain management class (specifically geared toward dealing with pain management in an unmedicated birth and teaching a partner to be supportive). I honestly think when he's confronted with information about pros and cons then he will be more comfortable.
I definitely want to work with a doula, but I'm not sure if hiring one will fit in our schedule or budget. I'm also nervous about choosing one because I would be the first in my circle of friends and family to use one and I have no personal recommendations to go off of.
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GTKY: What is the most ridiculous/inappropriate thing someone has said to you while pregnant?
I think I have been pretty lucky. The worst thing is my husband is essentially demanding I get an epidural for delivery (yes, this conversation began at 10 weeks when we trabsutuined from the fertility clinic to the OB). I get that it's coming from a place where he doesn't want to see me suffer or in pain, but then I need him to also do his own research to understand why I would rather not use one unless I have to. I am not saying I won't leave the option open, but I would rather not get one. I am a strong believer in research and understanding your stance if you're going to argue it. That's all I am asking to do and he refuses to to any research at all - pros or cons - on epidurals. He just blindly believes it's how things are done and I should do it too.
I have a friend due the same week as me who is being seen locally in our town even though she'd rather go to another OB/hospital with better reviews and who is more baby/mother friendly. She would rather travel to the hospital I chose 40 minutes away but her husband literally refuses to chance traveling outside our town because HE is afraid of a car birth. It makes me so frustrated for her that she's letting him dictate her birthing experience.
I definitely want to work with a doula, but I'm not sure if hiring one will fit in our schedule or budget. I'm also nervous about choosing one because I would be the first in my circle of friends and family to use one and I have no personal recommendations to go off of.